to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
severe criticism; damnation
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
similar color; similar colour
shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
welcome!; nice to see you!
baton (of command); order; command; direction
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
celebrity; personality; prominent figure
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
difficult to approach; inaccessible
constrained; uncomfortable; awkward
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
faint hopes; dim prospects; little hope; unlikely (to be successful)